Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

Chapter 989 Dumb As A Pig

“There’s turmoil in the underground forces? What on earth happened?” After hearing the news from her assistant, Caroline bolted upright, her languid demeanor now replaced by solemnity.

She was well-acquainted with the underworld forces of Nebula City, having long suspected some sort of connection between the king of the underworld, Flynn, and Alex.

She recalled how Nebula City was practically turned upside down when Alex’s son vanished. The various factions had banded together to scour the city for the boy, with the underworld dispatching their full force, effectively putting the city under lockdown.

This time, Caroline wasn’t sure what could have stirred up such a hornet’s nest. Yet, she had an inkling that the slumbering tiger was about to roar, and someone was going to feel its wrath.

“It appears Alex’s secretary, a woman named Jessica Saffin, has been abducted,” Caroline’s assistant said before pausing. He wasn’t sure if he should continue.

the latter a cold glare and ordered, “Speak!”

is Aiden. He caused quite a scene at Four Seas Corporation yesterday and even managed to get the police involved. Aiden was arrested and had to compensate Four Seas Corporation with seven billion before the matter was solved. Likely, he abducted Jessica as some form of retribution…”

darkened at an alarming pace, her

could that idiot, Aiden, do something so

she had considered clever, who was able to swindle nine billion with his wits alone and whom she trusted to keep her safe. Now,

barked out an order, “Call that idiot Aiden! Tell him to release Jessica immediately and apologize to Alex right away!”

went out to get his phone and dialed

rang once, twice, thrice, but there was still no

is switched off. I can’t reach him…” The

out at him.

this, Caroline let out a laugh in frustration. Flopping back into her chair, she massaged her temples before dismissing her assistant with a wave

so be it. However, it’s